Online: www.REI.com
URL for this product:

From the U.S. and Canada — Call 1-800-426-4840
Mon. through Sun., 4 a.m. through 11 p.m. PT.
International — Call 1-253-891-2500
Mon. through Sun., 4 a.m. through 11 p.m. PT. English language only.

Novara Express Bike - 2011

This item is currently sold out or unavailable online.

Or, may we suggest shopping for similar items:

Shop more Flat-Bar Road Bikes Shop more Novara

This page is provided for reference to historical product information.

Show me:
Product Description,
Product Specs,
Reviews

Sleek and comfortable, our Novara Express® bike melds sporty performance with the stability and easy handling of a flat handle bar, making it suitable for commuting, training and errands.

6061 aluminum frame is strong and stiff, supplying quick acceleration and efficient power transfer; Kinesis carbon fiber fork damps minor road vibrations
Flat handlebar positions the rider upright, thereby reducing the stress to hands, neck and back while also improving heads-up visibility
Bar ends help you stand over the pedals to power up steep ascents; platform pedals with toe cages let you wear everyday shoes while helping keep feet positioned on pedals
Shimano triple crankset and 9-speed cassette provide 27 gears to handle any grade
Shimano Deore trigger shifters and rear derailleur offer smooth, precise dependable shifts
Shimano Deore linear-pull brakes ensure easy speed management
Puncture-resistant, smooth-rolling and reflective, the Vittoria Randonneur tires offer great performance for all-around riding
Frame features eyelets for fenders or a rear rack (sold separately) for easy utilitarian upgrading
Replaceable rear derailleur hanger help extends the usable life of the frame
Specs on the Novara Express bike are subject to change

After its initial break-in period you might notice your bicycle performing less responsively than the day you brought it home. Not to worry, this is typical of all new bicycles and simply reflects that cables have stretched or their housings have seated themselves into final position. To keep running at peak performance, all REI bicycles come with a FREE warranty tune-up, which should be accomplished between the first 100-200 miles of riding or after the first two months if you're accumulating miles less quickly. Contact your nearest REI bike shop for details and an appointment for this important service.

Imported.

Item 807243

An oversize shipping charge of $60 applies to this item (plus regular shipping fees). Or ship it FREE to any REI store for pickup.
Read more about shipping options.

REI Membership

REI Membership $20.00

Manuals and Instructions:

manual Novara Owners Manual

Novara Express Bike - 2011 Specs

Specification

Description

Best use

Bike commuting & touring

Road bike

Aluminum

6061 aluminum

No suspension

Kinesis carbon, alloy steerer

Shimano Alivio, 48/36/26

Shimano

Shimano Deore

Shimano Alivio

Shimano Deore

SRAM PG-950 11-28, 9-speed

Rim brake

Shimano Deore

Weinmann DA19

Shimano HB-2200-L, 32h

700c

Vittoria Randonneur, 700x32

Flat bar

Kalloy

Selle San Marco Ischia

Platform with toe cages

FPD

KMC Z99

25 pounds

How we measure bike weight

Unisex

Bike style

Bike frame material

Frame

Bike suspension

Fork

Crankset

Bottom bracket

Shifters

Front derailleur

Rear derailleur

Rear cogs

Number of gears

Brake type

Brakes

Brake levers

Rims

Front hub

Rear hub

Wheel size

Tires

Handlebar shape

Handlebar

Stem

Seat post

Saddle

Pedals

Headset

Chain

Weight

Bike weight

Gender

Novara Express Bike - 2011 Customer Reviews

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

by PowerReviews

Novara Express Bike - 2011

4.3

(based on 3 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (3)
Handles well (3)
Responsive (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Casual riding (3)
Commuting (3)
Exercising (3)

- Was this a gift?:
- No (3)

REVIEWS

Reviewed by 3 customers

Sort by

Displaying reviews 1-3

Apr

2011

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

great commuting bike

By hikes with dog

from Boulder, CO

About Me Commuter

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Fast
Good Geometry
Handles Well
Lightweight
Responsive

Cons

Uncomfortable Seat

Best Uses

Casual Riding
Commuting
Exercising

Comments about Novara Express Bike - 2011:

I bought this bike for my 8 mile/day commute to and from work. I wanted something with a little more speed and efficiency than my older hybrid. The Express definitely delivers. The riding position is comfortable yet aerodynamic and once you get up to speed, the bike coasts really well. The components are roughly mid-grade all around and seem solid so far. I can attest that the brakes work very well as I've had to use them a few times to avoid cars that didn't see me. The multi-speed feature is really handy since I have a huge hill to climb at the beginning of my commute and this bike does it like a champ. The only con I have is that the seat felt a little uncomfortable at first compared to my previous cushy one. But after a few rides, I now don't notice it and plan on keeping it. All in all, I'm really happy with my purchase.

Jun

2011

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

I am enjoying this bike

By Doc the biker

from The Dalles, OR

About Me Avid Cyclist

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Handles Well
Responsive

Cons

Poor Components

Best Uses

Casual Riding
Commuting
Exercising

Comments about Novara Express Bike - 2011:

I bought this bike to replace my 35 year old ten speed Nishiki road bike that has a lot of worn-out components. It has been a good choice and seems to be okay for a lower mid-range priced bike and for the type of riding I do now. I like the flat handlebar. It seems to be a little stiffer and rougher riding than my old Nishiki probably because it has an aluminum frame. The Nishiki is steel. The front derailleur is pretty cheesey and I expect to have to replace it one of these days. The rear derailleur is good enough. I found that I don't have the horse power anymore for steep hills with the stock rear cassette so I replaced it with a Shimano SLX CS 11-34 rear cassette and can now go anywhere I want. The stock chain was just long enough to accommodate the larger low gear. I like the brakes. My old Nishiki had steel rims so stopping in the wet was pretty dicey, the alloy wheels on the Express allow me to stop when and where I plan to. [...]

May

2011

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

superb commuter

By i was surprised

from Tucson, AZ

About Me Avid Cyclist

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Components function good
Doesn't attract attention
Fast
Good Geometry
Handles Well
Lightweight
Responsive

Cons

Cheap pedals
Non-sealed hub-bearings
Uncomfortable Seat

Best Uses

Casual Riding
Commuting
Exercising
Take it anywhere

Comments about Novara Express Bike - 2011:

I was tired of expensive road bikes and mountain bikes, so I sold them all and bought the Express. I couldn't ignore the 20% discount...I ended up with a pretty decent bike for [$] Sure, the components could be better, but the Deore group feels almost like Deore XT. It rolls out smooth and fast. It has a carbon fork, so it's comfortable, and it has a quality aluminum frame (nice welds!) The gray paint job is definitely non-flashy, but if you take this thing to the store, it doesn't attract the attention of would-be thieves. The crank arms are a little too long for the low bottom bracket, so I am upgrading to a Deore 170mm crankset. I also went for a Forte carbon riser bar and Forte Courier pedals. These upgrades are not mandatory...this bike is really good bone-stock. BTW, I commute 28 miles round-trip 3-4 days a week, plus weekend riding...I do it all on my Express!

Service and delivery comments:

REI customer service is superb. If your a beginner or you just don't want to deal with craigslist, this is a good option.